Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Advisors work hard to help students graduate

David Ford • November 4, 2014

Normally I would not take the time to rebut a student editorial from the CW. But this time, I feel I have to defend a group that has been nothing but outstanding for my students during the 17.5 years I...

"Grammar-Land" exhibit shows writing rules

“Grammar-Land” exhibit shows writing rules

Cokie Thompson • October 21, 2014

With advising and registration right around the corner, many students are spending a lot of time on DegreeWorks. Although the listings differ from one major to the next, one course must be completed by...

Advisers need better career training, knowledge

Leigh Terry • October 7, 2014

I have a confession: I am “that girl” when it comes to advising. That girl who has had her DegreeWorks planned for graduation since freshman year. I book my advising appointment in the first weeks...

Program aims to help students finish in four

Program aims to help students finish in four

Alana Norris • September 23, 2014

Finish in Four, a university initiative set in place to encourage graduation in four years, has had an impact in its short time since 2011. The University’s latest four-year graduation rate was 41.2...

SGA launches Finish in Four campaign through DegreeWorks

Heather Lightsey • November 2, 2011

Together with University officials, the University of Alabama SGA has launched its new Finish in Four campaign. Finish in Four works with DegreeWorks, UA’s academic planning tool, to help students prepare...